Đề thi thử tốt nghiệp THPT 2023 môn Tiếng Anh - Lần 1 - ĐH Ngoại ngữ - ĐH Quốc gia Hà Nội

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Although the pair do not get along at first, they eventually become good friends.

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- "Do you feel like going out tonight with me?"
- "No, actually I'm feeling a bit under the weather."

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
There has been no discernible improvement in the noise level since lorries were banned.

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My son is nearly 30 years old now, but he hasn't cut the apron strings.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
Harry and Rose are discussing ways to protect the environment.
- Harry: "Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?"
- Rose: "________"

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Jim and Jane are talking about Hanoi cuisine.
- Jim: "I think street food in Hanoi is really tasty."
- Jane: "_______. It’s absolutely beyond perfect."

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If he______ harder at school, he _______ a student now.

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I found this book by______ at a book sale.

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Last week, I bought a_______ dress for my younger sister on her 25th birthday.

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John_______ early, then he wouldn't have missed the plane.

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An only child often creates an______ friend to play with.

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Affected by the Western cultures, Vietnamese young people's attitudes______ love and marriage have dramatically changed.

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Each of the guests______ a bunch of flowers yesterday.

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Mr. Robins, accompanied by her wife and children,______ arriving tonight.

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You should_______ more attention to what your teacher explains.

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Misunderstanding between______ old and _______ young is inevitable.

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He stopped at the bookstore_______ he could buy a new calendar for his desk.

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No sooner_______ the house than the phone started to ring.

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They reassembled the beautiful buildings that this town had once been famous______.

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The cactus grows without______ care.

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Just a moment! I've got the answer on the______ of my tongue.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
For centuries, people have painted cities as unnatural human conglomerations, blighted by pathologies such as public health crises, aggression and exorbitant costs of living. Why, then, do people throughout the world keep (26)_______ the countryside for the town? Recent research that is forming a multidisciplinary science of cities is beginning to (27)________ the answer: cities concentrate, accelerate, and diversify social and economic activity.
The numbers show that urban dwellers produce more inventions and (28)________ more opportunities for economic growth. Often large cities are also the greenest places on the planet because people living in denser habitats typically have smaller energy footprints, require less infrastructure and consume less of the world's resources per capita. _______ (29) with suburban or rural areas, cities do more with less. And the bigger cities get, the more productive and (30)_______ they tend to become.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (26) is...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
For centuries, people have painted cities as unnatural human conglomerations, blighted by pathologies such as public health crises, aggression and exorbitant costs of living. Why, then, do people throughout the world keep (26)_______ the countryside for the town? Recent research that is forming a multidisciplinary science of cities is beginning to (27)________ the answer: cities concentrate, accelerate, and diversify social and economic activity.
The numbers show that urban dwellers produce more inventions and (28)________ more opportunities for economic growth. Often large cities are also the greenest places on the planet because people living in denser habitats typically have smaller energy footprints, require less infrastructure and consume less of the world's resources per capita. _______ (29) with suburban or rural areas, cities do more with less. And the bigger cities get, the more productive and (30)_______ they tend to become.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (27) is...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
For centuries, people have painted cities as unnatural human conglomerations, blighted by pathologies such as public health crises, aggression and exorbitant costs of living. Why, then, do people throughout the world keep (26)_______ the countryside for the town? Recent research that is forming a multidisciplinary science of cities is beginning to (27)________ the answer: cities concentrate, accelerate, and diversify social and economic activity.
The numbers show that urban dwellers produce more inventions and (28)________ more opportunities for economic growth. Often large cities are also the greenest places on the planet because people living in denser habitats typically have smaller energy footprints, require less infrastructure and consume less of the world's resources per capita. _______ (29) with suburban or rural areas, cities do more with less. And the bigger cities get, the more productive and (30)_______ they tend to become.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (28) is...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
For centuries, people have painted cities as unnatural human conglomerations, blighted by pathologies such as public health crises, aggression and exorbitant costs of living. Why, then, do people throughout the world keep (26)_______ the countryside for the town? Recent research that is forming a multidisciplinary science of cities is beginning to (27)________ the answer: cities concentrate, accelerate, and diversify social and economic activity.
The numbers show that urban dwellers produce more inventions and (28)________ more opportunities for economic growth. Often large cities are also the greenest places on the planet because people living in denser habitats typically have smaller energy footprints, require less infrastructure and consume less of the world's resources per capita. _______ (29) with suburban or rural areas, cities do more with less. And the bigger cities get, the more productive and (30)_______ they tend to become.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (29) is...

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
For centuries, people have painted cities as unnatural human conglomerations, blighted by pathologies such as public health crises, aggression and exorbitant costs of living. Why, then, do people throughout the world keep (26)_______ the countryside for the town? Recent research that is forming a multidisciplinary science of cities is beginning to (27)________ the answer: cities concentrate, accelerate, and diversify social and economic activity.
The numbers show that urban dwellers produce more inventions and (28)________ more opportunities for economic growth. Often large cities are also the greenest places on the planet because people living in denser habitats typically have smaller energy footprints, require less infrastructure and consume less of the world's resources per capita. _______ (29) with suburban or rural areas, cities do more with less. And the bigger cities get, the more productive and (30)_______ they tend to become.
The word or phrase which best fits the gap (30) is...

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The city of Orlando, located in sunny central Florida, has experienced enormous growth and is internationally known as a popular tourist destination. Founded in 1844, Orlando was a small town for more than a century. With the arrival of the South Florida Railroad in 1880, Orlando was on its way to rapid growth. However, no one could have predicted the extent of what was to come. This growth was intensified with the development of the Cape Canaveral space complex in 1950.
Two decades later, Orlando experienced rapid growth again on an incredible scale when Walt Disney World opened its gates to tourists in 1971. Located 22 miles southwest of Orlando, the Disney complex alone covers some 28,000 acres. In addition to having Florida's largest hotel (with 1,509 rooms), Walt Disney World has a variety of thrilling attractions, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Though Orlando has other industries, the tourist industry is by far the leading area of employment for the region. Because of this increase in tourism, Orlando has undergone an amazing amount of growth, which will likely continue given the popularity of this city as a world tourist destination.
What can be the best title for the passage?

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The city of Orlando, located in sunny central Florida, has experienced enormous growth and is internationally known as a popular tourist destination. Founded in 1844, Orlando was a small town for more than a century. With the arrival of the South Florida Railroad in 1880, Orlando was on its way to rapid growth. However, no one could have predicted the extent of what was to come. This growth was intensified with the development of the Cape Canaveral space complex in 1950.
Two decades later, Orlando experienced rapid growth again on an incredible scale when Walt Disney World opened its gates to tourists in 1971. Located 22 miles southwest of Orlando, the Disney complex alone covers some 28,000 acres. In addition to having Florida's largest hotel (with 1,509 rooms), Walt Disney World has a variety of thrilling attractions, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Though Orlando has other industries, the tourist industry is by far the leading area of employment for the region. Because of this increase in tourism, Orlando has undergone an amazing amount of growth, which will likely continue given the popularity of this city as a world tourist destination.
According to the passage, what made Orlando grow rapidly in the 20th century?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The city of Orlando, located in sunny central Florida, has experienced enormous growth and is internationally known as a popular tourist destination. Founded in 1844, Orlando was a small town for more than a century. With the arrival of the South Florida Railroad in 1880, Orlando was on its way to rapid growth. However, no one could have predicted the extent of what was to come. This growth was intensified with the development of the Cape Canaveral space complex in 1950.
Two decades later, Orlando experienced rapid growth again on an incredible scale when Walt Disney World opened its gates to tourists in 1971. Located 22 miles southwest of Orlando, the Disney complex alone covers some 28,000 acres. In addition to having Florida's largest hotel (with 1,509 rooms), Walt Disney World has a variety of thrilling attractions, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Though Orlando has other industries, the tourist industry is by far the leading area of employment for the region. Because of this increase in tourism, Orlando has undergone an amazing amount of growth, which will likely continue given the popularity of this city as a world tourist destination.
The word " intensified" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The city of Orlando, located in sunny central Florida, has experienced enormous growth and is internationally known as a popular tourist destination. Founded in 1844, Orlando was a small town for more than a century. With the arrival of the South Florida Railroad in 1880, Orlando was on its way to rapid growth. However, no one could have predicted the extent of what was to come. This growth was intensified with the development of the Cape Canaveral space complex in 1950.
Two decades later, Orlando experienced rapid growth again on an incredible scale when Walt Disney World opened its gates to tourists in 1971. Located 22 miles southwest of Orlando, the Disney complex alone covers some 28,000 acres. In addition to having Florida's largest hotel (with 1,509 rooms), Walt Disney World has a variety of thrilling attractions, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Though Orlando has other industries, the tourist industry is by far the leading area of employment for the region. Because of this increase in tourism, Orlando has undergone an amazing amount of growth, which will likely continue given the popularity of this city as a world tourist destination.
The word " undergone" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.
The city of Orlando, located in sunny central Florida, has experienced enormous growth and is internationally known as a popular tourist destination. Founded in 1844, Orlando was a small town for more than a century. With the arrival of the South Florida Railroad in 1880, Orlando was on its way to rapid growth. However, no one could have predicted the extent of what was to come. This growth was intensified with the development of the Cape Canaveral space complex in 1950.
Two decades later, Orlando experienced rapid growth again on an incredible scale when Walt Disney World opened its gates to tourists in 1971. Located 22 miles southwest of Orlando, the Disney complex alone covers some 28,000 acres. In addition to having Florida's largest hotel (with 1,509 rooms), Walt Disney World has a variety of thrilling attractions, including the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Though Orlando has other industries, the tourist industry is by far the leading area of employment for the region. Because of this increase in tourism, Orlando has undergone an amazing amount of growth, which will likely continue given the popularity of this city as a world tourist destination.
What does the author think about the future of Orlando?

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Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
What is the best title for the passage?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
The word " gigantic" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to______.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
The word " embedded" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_______

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
The word " distinct" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_____.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
What did the research do to explore the size of the ancient penguins?

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
What is NOT true about two kinds of ancient penguins?

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Fifty million years ago, New Zealand was home to penguins that stood as tall as humans and weighed as much as adult gorillas. Scientists have discovered fossils of the largest penguin known to date, thought to have weighed between 148 and 160 kilograms (300 and 340 pounds). "It totally blew me away the first time I saw it," lead study author Daniel Ksepka told Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald. "This thing was gigantic. It makes an emperor penguin look kind of like a little tiny robin." In a new study published in the Journal of Paleontology, scientists identified two new species of penguins based on fossils embedded in rocky formations on the Otago beaches of New Zealand's South Island: Kumimanu fordycei and Petradyptes stonehousei. Both species are thought to have existed around 55 to 59 million years ago during the Paleocene era.
Researchers compared the fossils to the bones of 20 modern penguin species to learn more about the ancient water birds. "We probably would recognize it as a penguin, but it would have been quite distinct from the little fellows we see in zoos and aquariums today," said Ksepka, who is a curator at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Conn.
Only a couple of bones belonging to the giant K. fordycei- named after New Zealand paleontologist Ewan Fordyce-were discovered. But they were enough to give researchers a clue about its appearance. "We measured hundreds of penguin bones from modern species to try to estimate the body mass [of the ancient penguins]. And we arrived at a total of about 340 pounds, which is just kind of mind-blowing. I mean, imagine a penguin the size of a gorilla," Ksepka said. Emperor penguins, the largest species alive today, weigh about 40 kilograms (90 pounds) which makes K. fordycei nearly four times heavier. The smaller of the two newly discovered species P. stonehousei-named after biologist Bernard Stonehouse - also outweighs the modern emperor penguin, weighing in at 50 kilograms.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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Jenifer rejected the job offer. She now regrets it.

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Her parents prevented her from going out with her friends. However, she wasn't at home under any circumstances.

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I was very shocked by their hostile.

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Scientists do not yet thorough understand just how the body of an individual becomes sensitive to a substance that is harmless or even wholesome for the average person.

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Gettysburg has preserved as a national historic monument because it was the site of a major Civil War battle in which many lives were lost.

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"Why don't you complain to the company, John?" said Peter.

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I'm sure it wasn't Mr. Dean you saw at the party because he is in Seoul now.

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This blockbuster didn't come up to my expectations, so I left the cinema early.